Hartke Bass Attack at Thomann

[KevB]

I don't use its versatility half as much as I probably could. I just found that even with all the knobs, sliders and push button options on my Trace combo I could still get an improved tone with the pedal in place so it just stays there, I don't change the dials unless the room is particularly weird and I keep it on all the time. If I played bigger venues or there was a problem with my rig I'm guessing the DI aspect of it might come into play but not needed it yet.

[mcnach]

Well, mine arrived today!
And the strings too

[mcnach]

Well, the strings I'm keeping, but I'm not sure the Bass Attack is for me... I suspect it'll be returned or sold on this forum soon.
The shape knob is just as I remember disliking on a Hartke amp there was at a rehearsal place I used to go to (why was I thinking it'd be different? ) and the harmonics knob doesn't do it for me.
I don't hate it but... I really have no use for it, I don't think. I was hoping it will give me other sounds, I suppose.

Ah well... anybody after a 15-min used Bass Atttack?


edit: I just contacted Thomann to return it, and keeping the strings


edit2: Thomann are fantastic: they just sent me a label, I pay nothing for the return!

Edited November 26, 2014 by mcnach

[cameltoe]

Balls. I have a used one and I was going to list it for sale in the next couple of weeks for £40!

Damn Thomann!

[A.G.E.N.T.E.]

Well, i ordered one too.. let´s see how it works for me

[Weststarx]

Mine came today, got a gig tonight but dont want to risk using it straight away with having a play first!

Fustrating!

[Happy Jack]

Just used mine for the first time, at rehearsal. What a lovely pedal! I saw a review by a name bassist who said he just used the Shape control so I tried doing that - one of the easiest 'wins' I've ever had with any pedal or effect.

At £38 this is pretty unbeatable.

[AndyTravis]

That's £38 I didn't know I had to spend...

[Weststarx]

I used mine for the first time at practice last night and the tone coming from my amp was absolutely awesome!!

The overdrive is exactly what I wanted from a distortion pedal as well.

I love it so much I'm really tempted to buy a second one...

[mcnach]

You're all making me wonder whether I didn't give it a real chance!
(mine got returned).

[paul_5]

Playing a charity/multiple band setup on Saturday (I know, but this one is an exception); it's the only pedal I'm taking…

[paul_5]

Pleased to report that the HBA did really well last night. Ran it into a super-clean SWR head and it growled like a good 'un, the blend control is your best friend!

[Woodinblack]

And one turned up for christmas. It is pretty wide in its range of sound isn't it? I think I might be able to drop other effects apart from muse covers!

[sprocketflup]

hmmmm....do I need one of these?

[Woodinblack]

For my point of view it is good, as it has quite a wide EQ, so I can change the whole sound of the bass to fit the space I have - I had changed from my dingwall to one of my ibanezes as the sound didn't fit, but with the Harkte I can put the sound where I want it to be.

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin